Nature-Informed Therapy: Unlocking Mental Health and Healing from Trauma
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Nature-Informed Therapy: Unlocking Mental Health and Healing from Trauma

Sun, Jul 28th, 2024
11:00am – 2:15pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

The realm of nature-informed therapy, which integrates nature-based modalities for psychological healing, has garnered increasing attention. This therapeutic paradigm is grounded in the belief that nature imparts substantial mental health benefits, particularly in the context of emotion regulation, self-awareness , and stress reduction. Moreover, the workshop introduces the concept of nature-informed treatment for trauma. Recognizing the profound impact of nature on mental well-being, especially in the realm of trauma, underscores the potential efficacy of incorporating natural elements into therapeutic interventions. The integration of nature-informed approaches into trauma treatment broadens the scope of mental health interventions, providing a holistic and nuanced perspective for addressing psychological distress stemming from traumatic experiences. Through a combination of theoretical discussions and practical exercises, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of how nature can be harnessed as a therapeutic resource to enhance resilience and facilitate the recovery journey from traumatic experiences.

Live Event
This live online event will be held as a Zoom Webinar. Attendees will have the option to interact through features such as the Chat and Q&A, but cameras and microphones will not be enabled.

Live Event Instructor

Heidi Schreiber-Pan

Heidi Schreiber-Pan

Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC is a successful psychotherapist, author, clinical director and sought-after nationwide speaker on topics of resilience, anxiety, neuroscience, and occupational burnout. As an affiliate and former faculty member of Loyola University, Maryland, her past research has focused on resiliency and psychological well-being, including nature-based mental health. Dr. Schreiber-Pan has worked with various organizations, schools and corporations to reduce stress on a communal level and to increase structural well-being through training in positive psychology as well as emotional intelligence coaching.

Dr. Schreiber-Pan has developed unique continuing education courses that combine established clinical methods such as CBT with innovative treatment approached including nature-based psychotherapy and neuro-counseling.

She is the author of Taming the Anxious Mind: A guidebook to relieve stress and anxiety.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, MFT's and Addiction Professionals.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing natural elements to facilitate emotion regulation, enhance self-awareness, and reduce stress in the context of trauma.
  2. 2 Conduct a thorough assessment to determine the suitability and readiness of clients for nature-informed therapy in the context of trauma treatment
  3. 3 Demonstrate the ability to identify appropriate natural elements and activities, tailor interventions to individual client needs, and assess the effectiveness of these interventions in promoting emotional regulation within the therapeutic context.

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Van, d. B., Maas, J., Verheij, R. A., & Groenewegen, P. P. (2010). Green space as a buffer between stressful life events and health. Social Science & Medicine, 70(8), 1203-1210. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2010.01.002

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 8:00am US Pacific Time.

11:00-11:05 am – Introduction

11:05-11:30 am – What is Nature Informed Therapy (NIT) & Unique Challenges of NIT

11:30-12:00 pm- Seven underlying factors important for nature informed therapist

12:00-12:30 pm- Scholarly underpinnings of NIT

12:30-12:45 pm – Break

12:45-1:15 pm –Psycho-Evolution; Attention Restoration Theory & Attachment Theory

1:15-1:45 pm – The Science of Awe & Other nature informed therapy tools

1:45-2:05 pm  –Assessment & Eco-identity

2:05-2:15 pm – Q&A

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